Scarlett Peckham Knihy

The scandalous women of the USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Peckham's Society of Sirens are back with the final stage in their fight for female rights--and this time the battle is to be waged in bed... She's the most infamous harlot in London...and she's up for auction. Thaïs Magadalene is a legend. The nation's most notorious courtesan, she sells herself once a week, for one night only, and never to the same patron twice. Until now. To raise money for the cause of women's rights, she has auctioned herself off for one month as mistress to the highest bidder. But the winner is not who he seems. Lord Alastair Eden is an earl, a radical politician, and a perfectionist in all things--except one. His confidence belies an unexpected secret: he doesn't know how to please a woman in bed. He's determined to change that before he marries. And who could be better than the most skilled lover in the country to teach him? And love is never for sale. Thaïs dreams of finding a man who will love her unconditionally, never mind her past and reputation. Eden dreams of finding a perfectly bred young lady to be his wife and helpmeet. But when a steamy month in the countryside breeds a connection both in and out of the bedchamber, the two of them must decide how much can be sacrificed for love--one's dreams, or one's reputation.

Set against a backdrop of societal judgment, the story explores the unlikely relationship between a minister and a woman labeled as a fallen woman. As they navigate their contrasting worlds, themes of redemption, love, and moral complexity emerge. The characters grapple with their identities and societal expectations, leading to profound personal transformations. Their connection challenges conventional notions of sin and virtue, ultimately revealing the deeper truths about human nature and compassion.

The story revolves around a seemingly perfect Duke of Westmead, whose polished exterior conceals his involvement in a clandestine secret club in London. As he navigates the complexities of his dual life, the unexpected challenge arises when he must reconcile his hidden identity with the expectations of his future wife, who is oblivious to his secrets. This tension between societal norms and personal desires creates a compelling narrative filled with intrigue and romance.

Named one of the Best Romance of 2020 by EW, Washington Post, NPR, and Bookpage! Meet the SOCIETY OF SIRENS--three radical, libertine ladies determined to weaponize their scandalous reputations to fight for justice and the love they deserve... She's a Rakess on a quest for women's rights... Seraphina Arden's passions include equality, amorous affairs, and wild, wine-soaked nights. To raise funds for her cause, she's set to publish explosive memoirs exposing the powerful man who ruined her. Her ideals are her purpose, her friends are her family, and her paramours are forbidden to linger in the morning. He's not looking for a summer lover... Adam Anderson is a wholesome, handsome, widowed Scottish architect, with two young children, a business to protect, and an aversion to scandal. He could never, ever afford to fall for Seraphina. But her indecent proposal--one month, no strings, no future--proves too tempting for a man who strains to keep his passions buried with the losses of his past. But one night changes everything... What began as a fling soon forces them to confront painful secrets--and yearnings they thought they'd never have again. But when Seraphina discovers Adam's future depends on the man she's about to destroy, she must decide what to protect... her desire for justice, or her heart.